Latest Holidays News
Former star students return inspires the next generation
Cowra Ballet School staff were delighted to have former student Matt Roffe return to Cowra during the holidays. Matt was having a break from his studies at the New Zealand School of Dance, before returning to complete his final year in 2012.
Updated: 01/19/2012 05:45P
300 drunk drivers arrested over holiday
More than 300 motorists are starting 2012 with a budget-busting bill after being arrested during a statewide drunk driving crackdown over the holidays. Of those arrested, 38 were charged under the states high blood alcohol content (BAC) law with
Updated: 01/19/2012 05:44P
Jobless Claims in U.S. Fall to Lowest Since 2008: Economy
Elsewhere, Australia unexpectedly lost jobs in December for a second straight month, capping the nations worst year for employment in almost two decades. The cost of living in the US was little changed in December for a second month as stores cut
Updated: 01/19/2012 04:45P
Microsofts Xbox 360 revenues grow but profits dip in holiday quarter
In a conference call with analysts, Microsoft said that Xbox 360 demand was strong during the holidays and was driven by interest in the Kinect motion-sensing system. Overall entertainment sales were so strong that Microsoft was able to beat
Updated: 01/19/2012 04:42P
Media Invitation - Come Give New Life to the Ephemeral Forest this Saturday
For the second year, the Ephemeral Forest is coming to life thanks to the help of the Olympic Park and the Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough, which picked up residents Christmas trees after the holidays were over. There will also be some unsold
Updated: 01/19/2012 04:39P
Bluefields Bay Marine Protected Area
With the support of Virgin Holidays, UK-based sustainable tourism charity the Travel Foundation and climate change specialists Caribsave, a fishing community on Jamaicas South Coast is taking action to regenerate its nearby marine environment,
Updated: 01/19/2012 04:39P
Police Raid Home of German Presidents Former Spokesman
In return, Olaf Glaeseker is alleged to have stayed on multiple free holidays in the holiday home of Manfred Schmidt. Prosecutors said the possible charges included taking bribes and giving bribes. Schmidt earned an income by organizing glittering
Updated: 01/19/2012 03:40P
Minister of Justice Comes Under Fire after Brothers Release from Prison
Neji Bhiri was released along with thousands of other inmates on January 14th, following a tradition in Tunisia of presidential pardoning on major holidays. What distinguishes Bhiri from his other newly freed citizens is the fact that Bhiris brother,
Updated: 01/19/2012 03:36P
16 Tips to Save Money When You Travel
No matter where you travel in the world, holidays can get quite expensive if youre not careful. Between the airline tickets, accommodations, and daily meals, expenses tend to add up quickly even if youve got cheap car hire. The good news is,
Updated: 01/19/2012 03:15P
Revision to statutory holiday law - good news for employees!
Under current legislation, Chinese New Years Day and the day following Mid- Autumn Festival are general holidays. Should either holiday fall on a Sunday, the preceding Saturday is designated as an additional holiday. However, this does not benefit
Updated: 01/19/2012 03:14P
